April in Paris (song)
Jazz standard originally composed by Vernon Duke / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"April in Paris" is a popular song composed by Vernon Duke with lyrics by Yip Harburg in 1932 for the Broadway musical Walk a Little Faster. The original 1933 hit was performed by Freddy Martin, and the 1952 remake (inspired by the movie of the same name) was by the Sauter-Finegan Orchestra, whose version made the Cashbox Top 50. Composer Alec Wilder writes, "There are no two ways about it: this is a perfect theater song. If that sounds too reverent, then I'll reduce the praise to 'perfectly wonderful,' or else say that if it's not perfect, show me why it isn't."[2]
Quick Facts Song, Written ...
"April in Paris" | |
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Song | |
Written | 1932 |
Composer(s) | Vernon Duke |
Lyricist(s) | E.Y. Harburg |
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Quick Facts Song by Count Basie Orchestra, from the album ...
"April in Paris" | |
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Song by Count Basie Orchestra | |
from the album April in Paris | |
Released | 1957 |
Genre | Jazz |
Length | 2:58 |
Label | Verve |
Songwriter(s) | Vernon Duke (composer) |
Producer(s) | Norman Granz |
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